David Beckham to start in Cup de France

David Beckham will make his first start for Paris Saint-Germain in Wednesday's Cup de France last-16 tie with Marseille at the Parc des Princes, coach Carlo Ancelotti has confirmed.

Beckham made his first appearance for PSG as a second half substitute in the 2-0 Ligue 1 home win over Marseille on Sunday.

The former Manchester United and England midfielder -- who opted for Paris ahead of numerous other offers after the end of his contract with Los Angeles Galaxy in America's Major League Soccer -- could once again face countryman Joey Barton, who played for Marseille on Sunday.

"He will start tomorrow. Beckham can play the whole match," Ancelotti told a press conference.

The 37-year-old, who has also played for Real Madrid, did enough to prove to Ancelotti with his performance on Sunday -- when he played a part in the second goal after coming on as a 76th minute substitute -- that he is ready to start a game.